A 2-year-old boy died of starvation while wearing Pudsey pajamas next to his dad, who had a heart attack.

Bronson Battersby, a two-year-old boy, tragically died of starvation after being left alone with his father, Kenneth, who had suffered a heart attack. The heartbreaking details of their deaths have been revealed by their family.

The young Bronson was found inside their home in Skegness, Lincolnshire, after being left alone for 14 days. It is believed that Kenneth passed away a few days after Christmas, leaving Bronson alone with no food or water. His mother, Sarah Piesse, claims that multiple opportunities were missed by social services to save her son.

The first missed opportunity was on January 2, when a social worker came for a routine visit but received no answer at the door. She then contacted the police and knocked on other doors, but to no avail. Two days later, she returned with the same result and contacted the police again. It wasn't until five days later that she finally arranged to get a key from the landlord and entered the property, where she found both Kenneth and Bronson deceased.

The initial post-mortem results showed that Bronson died from dehydration and starvation, while Kenneth died from a heart attack. Their pet boxer dog, Skylar, survived but was left in a weak and thin state.

Sarah expressed her frustration and grief, stating that if social services had done their job, Bronson would still be alive. She also mentioned that the social worker who was supposed to visit them weekly did not take any action when she received no response on January 2, which could have saved Bronson's life.

The last time anyone saw Bronson alive was on Boxing Day, when a neighbor checked in on him and his father. The next day, Kenneth messaged a neighbor to thank them for caring and also made contact with a social worker to arrange a visit. However, no one heard from him again.

A family friend shared that Bronson was found curled up next to Kenneth's legs, and he must have thought his father was just asleep. They also mentioned that the toddler loved cartoons on YouTube and was always playing his drum kit. Kenneth was unemployed and had a pre-existing heart condition that caused him to become severely jaundiced in the months before his death.

The county council has launched a rapid review into the events surrounding Bronson's death, and the social worker involved has not been suspended but has taken time off voluntarily. The police have ruled out any suspicious circumstances.

Heather Sandy, the executive director for children's services, expressed their sadness and stated that they are supporting the family during this difficult time. They are also conducting a review with partner agencies to better understand the circumstances of the tragedy. Their thoughts are with the family and friends of Kenneth and Bronson.

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